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Ontologies for Effective Use of Context in e-Learning Settings
(2008-02-28)
This presentation will focus on an ontology-based framework aimed at explicit representation of context-specific metadata derived from the actual usage of learning objects and learning designs. The core part of the proposed ...
Problem Based Learning in Distance Education: A Case Study
(2008-02-28)
Using Problem Based Learning (PBL) as teaching model is a growing phenomenon, as is using PBL in Distance Education and in social work. This study used Problem Based Learning in social work courses that were offered through ...
Using 3D Virtual Worlds: Engaging Learners and Providing Social Support
(2008-02-15)
Demonstrating how an avatar-based 3-D learning environment can more fully engage learners in their online educational experience, the volunteer team of developers from Athabasca University will showcase a prototype of a ...
Adaptation of Online Courses for New Educational Contexts
(2010-03-16)
One of the challenges in online learning is adaptation of material developed for one educational setting to be appropriate in another. Qualitative case-study research explored adaptation of online continuing education ...
Using Second Life to promote students’ engagement
(2010-03-16)
This presentation will discuss the challenges and possibilities of using Second Life as a platform to learn ‘hands–on’ skills in a polytechnic environment, and the opportunities that this social software brings to a ...
EduBlogs as Metaphor
(2010-04-21)
This presentation will discuss a number of recent case studies, contrast examples of private and public edublogs, and explore issues such as learner and instructor roles and responsibilities, learner choices, ethical ...
Blended Online Learning Design: Shaken not Stirred
(2010-04-21)
Given the crucial role played by universities in a knowledge-based society, understanding how and under what conditions online learning (OL) can improve access to graduate studies is of the highest importance to today’s ...
Implementing Digital Story Telling in a Computers in Education Course
(2010-04-21)
Assessment and the integration of advanced technologies are key themes for the 21st century educator. The electronic portfolio project was developed to explore the possibilities of using web-based technology to store ...
A Study of Teachers’ Informal Learning in the Workplace
(2010-04-22)
This presentation focuses on the research perspective and methodology of two studies, conducted in the Netherlands, which were aimed at describing how experienced secondary school teachers learn at work in an informal ...
International DE opportunities in difficult economic times
(2010-04-21)
The world's current economic crisis is placing serious pressures on distance education. In October 2009, the situation was addressed at an International Summit on Distance Education, held in Beijing. The conference focused ...